November 5, 2019

African Americans Have Greater Eosinophilic Airway Inflammation

What is Eosinophilic asthma? Eosinophilic asthma (EA) is characterized by severe, chronic disease. Approximately 10% of all cases of asthma are defined as severe, and nearly half of those with severe asthma have signs of EA. The disease typically has an onset in adulthood, with diagnosis peaking in adults aged 35-50. While most asthma results...

Over 18 Million Adults Have Atopic Dermatitis. How Does It Affect Your Patients?

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease with a usual onset in infancy. While the disease primarily presents during childhood, over 18 million American adults have atopic dermatitis. In the US, African American children have a higher prevalence of AD (20% as compared to 16% among Caucasians) and are also 6-times more likely...

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